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for Mickey and Minnie Mouse
Mickey and Minnie Mouse
Artist
James Tanaka
(1917 - 2008)
Date1978
MediumGouache
Dimensions11 x 13 in.
ClassificationsWatercolor
Credit LineGift of Deborah Pfeiffenberger
Object number2003.26 LIC
DescriptionThe familiar characters in this piece, Mickey and Minnie Mouse, reveal Tanaka's command of contour drawing and his ability to create an overall strong and bright composition with varying shapes of solid color. His approach to the subject was simple and two-dimensional, yet he was able to bring his characters to life with exaggerated expression, movement, and humor. The solid outlines and bright colors, which so distinctly characterized these cartoons, contributed to the liveliness of the painting and created a nostalgic and memorable image for the viewer. On View
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